Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary

About

Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary is located at 5100 206 St, Langley, BC V3A 2E5. The school describes itself as focused on “Academic Excellence through Artistic Experience,” with a vision of a peaceful and compassionate learning community where students and staff feel safe and know they belong.

At a Glance

School type: Public School (Langley)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: None / Secular

Grades: K-5

Phone: 604 530-3188

Email: mreimer@sd35.bc.ca

Principal: Susanna Eppich

Programs and Services

Student support / special education Langley School District Student Support Services focuses on supporting students and working with school teams to create safe, caring, and compassionate learning environments. District supports include school safety and emergency preparedness, critical incident response, mental health support, student intervention, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Learning support services The District’s Learning Support Services aim to foster inclusive learning environments and provide equitable access to resources and supports. Services listed by the district include inclusion support, school psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, Deaf and Hard of Hearing supports, supports for students with visual impairments, and hospital/homebound services.

School Culture and Expectations

Blacklock Fine Arts Elementary’s vision is to create a peaceful and compassionate learning community where students and staff feel safe and know they belong. District-wide, Langley schools emphasize safe and caring schools that promote mutual respect, cooperation, and social responsibility, supported by trauma-informed practices. The District states its schools are inclusive environments that value all students and families, and sets expectations for progressive responsibility under the student code of conduct, along with dress guidelines intended to be clear, respectful, and non-punitive.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

Langley School District provides online bus registration and asks families to follow its instructions for eligible riders and courtesy riders. The district notes walk limits used to determine eligibility (Elementary: 3.2 km) and provides an online tool to check eligibility based on home-to-school distance. Families needing help with transportation can email transportation@sd35.bc.ca, and families of riders with diverse abilities may need school-team approval for eligibility and will receive registration instructions.

Enrollment

For district choice programs, the Langley School District states that entry is by application only and directs families to check application status through the APOC website. The district also provides catchment map resources and a School Locator Tool to help families confirm their catchment school, and notes families can contact the school board office if unsure.